“Through consultations this past fall, we have listened to what British Columbians have to say on this issue and it is abundantly clear that the grizzly hunt is not in line with their values,” said Forest, Lands, and Rural Development Minister Doug Donaldson in a statement.

LISTEN: B.C. hunters speak out against grizzly hunt ban

According to the government, 78 per cent of respondents recommended grizzly hunting be stopped entirely.